Sponsor and Exhibit Opportunities

Want to be at the heart of where tomorrow’s most-critical customer programs are crafted? It’s happening right here at Flex Connect.

 

Utilities year after year reaffirm that demand flexibility is going to be a vital strategic asset to help them meet the dual challenges of rising demand and affordability. In fact 95% say that it is of medium or high strategic importance.

There’s no better way to connect, partner, and grow your demand flexibility presence than staking your spot at Flex Connect.

    Jamie Kline

    Jamie Kline

    Vice President, Member Relations

    Jamie is ready to help you discover which sponsorship and exhibit options at Flex Connect work best for your company goals. To get started, email her at [email protected].

    Sponsorship Options

    We’ve reimagined our sponsorship packages to deliver more benefits, more value, and a streamlined approach designed to better fit your goals. Our updated structure makes it easier to maximize impact — with flexible options and customization available to align with your specific event objectives.

    Ready to build the right package for you? Reach out to [email protected] to get started.

    All sponsors receive: Pre and post-conference registration lists, recognition in the AESP Flex Connect app.

    Conference Host - $25,000 USD

    Exclusive – Available

    Premium recognition and co-branding as our official conference partner. Advanced opt-in list access. Exclusive signage, branding opportunities throughout the event. 

    • 10 complimentary registrations
    • 1 year group membership (for new members)
    • Special recognition during opening session
    • 3-5 minute speech during opening session
    • Top-level recognition in all conference materials
    Utility Alliance - $7,500 USD

    3 Available – 1 Reserved for Enova Power

    Support the event as an official Utility Alliance sponsor! (For utilities only)

    • 5 complimentary registrations
    • Opportunity to collaborate with Utilities Connect session planning

    Platinum Sponsor - $15,000 USD

    3 Available – 3 Reserved for Uplight, Mysa and Brillion

    Your Platinum sponsorship includes:

    • Premium recognition on all collateral
    • Logo recognition on stage during all general sessions
    • Logo on main event signage
    • Prime app placement
    • Sponsor spotlight email
    • Exhibit table
    • 8 complimentary registrations

    Activation options (first come, first served): Closing Keynote (welcome guests with a 3-5 opening ahead of our keynote speaker), Lunch sponsor.

    Silver Sponsor - $5,000 USD - SOLD OUT

    7 Reserved for DNV, Doer/Maker, Michaels Energy, E Source, Resource Innovations, ecobee, dcbel

    Your Silver sponsorship includes:

    • 2 complimentary registrations
    • Conference website logo
    • App visibility
    • Exhibit table 

    Activation options (first come, first served): Welcome Gift sponsor. 

    Small Business Sponsor - $2,500 USD

    1 Available – 3 Reserved for Elevate Energy, Encolor and Plentiful.ai

    Showcase your brand and connect with industry leaders without the commitment of a full booth! Our Small Business Sponsor package includes shared exhibit space, giving you a cost-effective platform to shine and make valuable connections at the conference. (must qualify as a small business – less than 10 employees)

    Your Small Business sponsorship includes:

    • 1 complimentary registration
    • Conference website logo
    • App visibility
    • Giveaway table

     

    Gold Sponsor - $10,000 USD

    3 Available – 5 Reserved for CLEAResult, Dunsky, Econoler & CIET, Renew Home and Carrier Energy

    Your Gold sponsorship includes:

    • Logo on main event signage
    • Exhibit table
    • Newsletter feature
    • 5 Complimentary registrations 
    • Recognition in all conference materials

    Activation options (first come, first served): Emerging Professionals scholarships, CARE scholarships. 

    Bronze Sponsor - $3,000 USD - SOLD OUT

    SOLD OUT – 4 Reserved for EnergyHub, Frontier Energy, Itron, Bidgely and ICF

    Your Bronze sponsorship includes:

    • 1 complimentary registration
    • Conference website logo
    • App visibility
    • Giveaway table (hightop)
    • Activation options (first come, first served): RAK (random acts of kindness sponsor).

     

    🛠 À La Carte Opportunities 

    (Great for additional exposure at friendly price points — perfect for creative engagement!) 

    Coffee Collaboration Sponsor - $2,500 USD - SOLD OUT

    Available

    Branded coffee station with signage & shout-out (choose your day/time for your sponsored break). Sponsor can opt to add branded mugs, sleeves, napkins etc (sponsor supplied).

    Giveaway table - SOLD OUT

    Available – 4

    Branded swag (sponsor provided) hub near registration. Hightop table provided.  

    Featured Exhibitor Spotlight - $2,000 USD

    Available – 6

    Non-exclusive, shared spotlight of all participating featured exhibitors 

    Stand out before the conference begins with premium visibility to our full attendee list and beyond. This is a high-impact opportunity to elevate your brand presence across email and social media channels.
    Your Spotlight Includes:
    📧 Pre-Conference Email Feature

    Sent to all registered attendees 2 weeks before the event
    Includes:
    • Your logo
    • Up to 75 words about your organization (you provide)
    • Option to highlight:
    – Any speaking engagements at the conference
    – A special product, service, or giveaway at your booth
    ✉️ Logo placement in all Flex Connect marketing emails
    – Includes booth number
    💬 Dedicated LinkedIn post for your organization
    Media Add-On - 25% discount on any pre-event advertisement purchases!

    Available

    Want to add an advertisement, sponsored contact, webinar for pre or post show marketing? All sponsors get 25% off any media buys with their event sponsorship! (must be purchased as an add-on to an existing sponsorship package to qualify for this discount)

    Speaker Add-Ons

    (Speakers – let’s amplify your conference role and turn it into a content engine!

    More reach. More authority. More impact — beyond the conference floor.) 

    “Featured Thought Leader” Content Package - $2,000 USD

    Available

    Extend your impact beyond the stage. The Featured Thought Leader package captures your expertise with an onsite video highlighting key takeaways from your session (fully customizable to your message), a dedicated speaker spotlight email sent to attendees, and a post-conference blog featuring your insights.

    Benefits include: 

    • Onsite video with speaker – recap of session highlights/takeaways (customizable).  
    • Featured speaker spotlight email to attendees 
    • Post conference speaker blog – takeaways from your session
    Podcast Studio Takeover - $5,000 USD

    Available 

    Own the mic and the moment. The Podcast Studio Takeover gives your brand a dedicated media presence at the event—complete with one  recorded podcast episode featuring your team, a company ad placed within the episode, and a custom embed code so you can share the content across your website and marketing channels.

    Includes: 

    • 1 recorded podcast episode 
    • Company ad included for the podcast episode 
    • Embed code provided for your episode 
      Spotlight Package – $2,000 USD

      Available

      Put your brand directly in front of our full attendee community with a high-visibility, multi-channel promotion. This package includes:

      • Shared spotlight email to full attendee list 
      • Includes lead magnet or offer (provided by sponsor) 
      • Social repost across event channels 
      • Banner ad placement in 1 newsletter 

            Exhibitor Opportunities

            Interested in adding exhibit space at AESP Canada? Contact [email protected] for more information! 

            Member

            $3,500 USD
            • One 6 ft. table top and two chairs (subject to availability)
            • Pre- and post-conference attendee list
            • Digital exposure in the Flex Connect App
            • Two included conference registrations

            Non-Member

            $5,500 USD
            • One 6 ft. table top and two chairs (subject to availability)
            • Pre- and post-conference attendee list
            • Digital exposure in the Flex Connect App
            • Two included conference registrations

            1 / CLEAResult

            2 / Sensi & Verdant by Copeland

            3 / Grid Steward

            4 / Brillion

            5 / Greenlite

            6 / Michaels Energy

            7 / ecobee

            8 / Resource Innovations

            9 / DOER/MAKER

            10 / codibly

            11 / ESP Labs

            12 / Blue Frontier

            13 / AESP Canada

            14 / Mysa

            15 / Edgecom

            16/ 257

            17 / AESP Demand Flexibility Topic Committee